Mana Village
The last Indian village near the Indo-Tibetan border, known for its unique mountain culture and Himalayan charm.
Badrinath
Where Faith Meets the Himalayas
One of the most revered Char Dham shrines, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and nestled in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas.
ABOUT BADRINATH
A Sacred Journey
A Sacred Journey
Into the Himalayas
Badrinath is one of the four principal pilgrimage destinations of the Char Dham tradition and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshipped here as Badri Narayan.
Surrounded by snow-clad peaks and the Alaknanda River, this holy town offers a powerful combination of spirituality, living tradition and Himalayan landscapes.
Vishnu Dham
Lord Vishnu is worshipped here in the form of Badri Narayan.
Nar & Narayan
The region is associated with the presence of Nar and Narayan.
Spiritual Significance
A place of deep faith, devotion and timeless spiritual importance.
Scenic Setting
Located amid majestic Himalayan peaks and pristine natural beauty.
THE TEMPLE
Shri Badrinath Temple
The Badrinath Temple is the spiritual heart of the town. The temple is approximately 50 feet high and features a small cupola with a gold-gilt roof.
Its main entrance, Singhdwar, leads into a complex traditionally divided into the Garbha Griha, Darshan Mandap and Sabha Mandap.
Garbha Griha
The innermost sanctuary where Lord Badri Narayan is worshipped.
Darshan Mandap
A sacred space associated with devotional worship and darshan.
Sabha Mandap
The assembly area forming an important part of the temple layout.
SACRED WATERS
Tapt Kund
Located near the Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund is a natural hot water spring. Taking a dip here is traditionally associated with the pilgrimage before visiting the temple.
Natural Hot Springs
Warm waters beside the sacred
pilgrimage route.
Sacred Tradition
Traditionally associated with
the journey to the temple.
Himalayan Setting
Located near the Alaknanda River.
EXPLORE NEARBY
Sacred Places Around Badrinath
Vasudhara Falls
A magnificent waterfall reached by a trek through the dramatic Himalayan landscape beyond Mana.
Bhimpul
A natural rock bridge across the Saraswati River, associated with local Mahabharata traditions.
Charan Paduka
A revered Himalayan spot associated with sacred footprints and the landscape surrounding Badrinath.
THE PANCH BADRI
The Five Sacred Abodes
Explore the five temples associated with Lord Vishnu across the Garhwal Himalayas.
Badrinath
Principal shrine of Lord Badri Narayan.
Yogdhyan Badri
At Pandukeshwar, associated with deep meditation.
Bhavishya Badri
A sacred site associated with the future of Badrinath in local religious tradition.
Vridh Badri
An ancient shrine at Animath.
Adi Badri
A historic temple complex in Chamoli.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Plan Your Journey
May to June
Pleasant weather and clearer Himalayan views.
September to October
Post-monsoon conditions with clearer mountain landscapes.
HOW TO REACH
By Road
Badrinath is well connected by road from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Joshimath and Chamoli.
Nearest Railway Station
Rishikesh Railway Station (approximately 297 km).
Nearest Airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (approximately 317 km).
EXPERIENCE CHAMOLI
Come Seeking the Sacred.
Come Seeking the Sacred.
Leave Carrying the Himalayas.
Discover Badrinath, its sacred landscapes, ancient traditions and the mountain journeys that begin beyond the temple.